OM System OM-1 OM-1 Mark II Black 2024
Fujifilm X-M5 X-M5 Silver 2025
What Buyers Say
OM System OM-1 OM-1 Mark II Black 2024
This user switched from the Lumix G9M2 to the OM System OM-1 Mark II for "run and gun" shooting and found it excellent, especially for mountain bike races. They praise its fast sensor readout, highlights exposure mode that improves shadow detail in raw files, and 10-bit video. However, the reviewer notes the lack of a true auto mode and the inability to edit previous forum posts, while also pointing out that custom modes can save configuration changes. The Q&A section contains numerous unanswered questions and a complaint about inaccurate product specs regarding integrated flash and included memory card.
Pros
- fast sensor readout
- highlights exposure mode improves shadow detail
- 10-bit video recording
- custom modes save configuration changes
- 2x crop assignable to lens button
Cons
- no true auto mode
- cannot edit previous forum posts
- inaccurate product specs on flash and memory card
Fujifilm X-M5 X-M5 Silver 2025
The Fujifilm X-M5 is widely praised as a compact, lightweight, and fun camera that delivers excellent image quality and a great shooting experience, especially for beginners and travelers. Users love the film simulations, portability, and value for money, though many note the lack of IBIS and an EVF as drawbacks. A few reviewers experienced delivery issues or found the front command dial too easy to accidentally turn, but overall sentiment is very positive.
Pros
- Compact and lightweight design
- Excellent image quality
- Fun film simulations
- Great value for money
- User-friendly for beginners
Cons
- No in-body image stabilization (IBIS)
- No electronic viewfinder (EVF)
- Accidental front command dial turns
- Battery life could be better
- Fully articulating screen distracting
Scores
Specifications
| OM System OM-1 OM-1 Mark II | Fujifilm X-M5 X-M5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | Stacked BSI Live MOS | CMOS |
| Size | micro-four-thirds | aps-c |
| Megapixels | 20.399999618530273 MP | 26.100000381469727 MP★ |
| ISO Range | 200 | 160★ |
| Processor | TruePic X | X-Processor 5 |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Auto and Manual Focus | Contrast Detection, Phase Detection: 425 |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 120 fps★ | 20 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | 120 fps★ | 30 fps |
| Max Shutter | 1/32000 | 1/32000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 6K★ |
| 4K FPS | 60 fps | 60 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 240 fps | 240 fps |
| 10-bit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codec | H.264, H.265 | AVC-LongG/H.264 Long GOP/H.265 Long GOP |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 5.8M dots★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.51 kg | 0.35 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 520 shots★ | 440 shots |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| HDMI | HDMI | Micro-HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
OM System OM-1 OM-1 Mark II Black 2024
- Strong evf (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong burst (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong stabilization (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong af (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (24th percentile)
Fujifilm X-M5 X-M5 Silver 2025
- Strong sensor (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong video (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong battery (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average build (14th percentile)14th %ile
Pricing
OM System OM-1 OM-1 Mark II Black 2024
No current pricing available
Fujifilm X-M5 X-M5 Silver 2025
Verdict
Scores 87 overall, wins 7 of 10 usage categories and 6 of 33 specs.
